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Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley in South Bend, Indiana, from June 15-19. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention website (invent.org) itself mentions that all program teams are led by local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular host location and week are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging and educational STEM activities. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. The owner type for this specific host location is not explicitly stated, but Camp Invention partners with various community organizations. The camp's social media handles are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook, reflecting its national presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, IN 46615
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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